SIXTEENTH & HAAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sixteenth & Haak El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Reading SD school district, located in Reading, PA with about 643 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Sixteenth & Haak El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School**, located at 1601 Haak Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a neighborhood school serving students within the Reading School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing foundational instruction in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. The school plays an integral role in its local community, aiming to provide a structured academic foundation for children in the surrounding area of Reading.

The school operates within the broader framework of the Reading School District, which is known for serving a diverse urban population. Sixteenth & Haak emphasizes student growth, classroom engagement, and the development of essential social and academic skills necessary for success as students transition to higher grade levels. Through its daily operations, the school strives to create an inclusive learning space that meets the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Sixteenth & Haak El Sch at (610) 371-5760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.